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Counties Leading in Child Abduction/Missing Cases
According to the Ministry of Gender, Culture and Children Services, 43,844 children were reported missing during the five-year period
Kakamega
News
Five counties account for 15,809 missing children cases in five years
The report by the Ministry of Gender, Culture and Children Services shows that 43,844 children were reported missing between 2021 and December 2025. Of these, Nairobi accounted for the highest number with 6,389 cases, followed by Nakuru at 3,169, Kakamega with 2,298, Kiambu at 2,249 and Siaya with 1,704.
Politics
Seth Panyako makes UDA comeback ahead of 2027 elections
His return to UDA comes less than a year after he contested the 2025 Malava parliamentary by-election on a DAP-K ticket following his fallout with the ruling party
Crime
Kakamega police arrest suspect, recover three suspected stolen cattle after chase
According to the National Police Service (NPS), the officers intercepted a suspicious vehicle that was travelling from the Mumias–Ekero direction towards Buyangu.
News
Huduma Kenya rolls out sign language services at 20 centres
The initiative, announced at the beginning of the new month, will see sign language interpretation services offered at 20 Huduma Centres spread across different parts of the country. The programme is intended to make communication easier for deaf customers seeking government services while reducing barriers that often limit access to essential public programmes.
Politics
Gachagua rallies opposition, vows to marshal millions of votes to unseat Ruto in 2027
The Western Kenya visit, branded the United Alternative Government tour, brought together several opposition leaders seeking to project unity and strengthen coordination ahead of 2027.
Corridors of Justice
Two Nairobi Water staff charged over Sh15 million salary fraud using fake certificates
The court released each suspect on a cash bail of Sh300,000 or an alternative bond of Sh1 million with a surety of a similar amount. The matter will be mentioned for directions on May 26, 2026.
News
Eight arrested as detectives uncover fertiliser fraud ring in Kakamega
The suspects were arrested during a raid at Ejinja Village in Rurambi Sub-County. The operation was carried out by detectives from DCI headquarters working alongside officers from Kakamega, after the site was placed under close watch over suspected illegal activities.
News
Police arrest 14 over chaos at Sifuna Kakamega rally
Western Regional Police Commander Issa Mohmoud said the suspects were picked up later that evening while travelling in a private vehicle. He said they were intercepted through a joint operation between officers in Kakamega and Kisumu as they headed towards Kisumu.
News
Kakamega police deny receiving notice of Sifuna rally
Western Regional police commander Issa Mohmud stated that his office had not received any written communication regarding the Saturday meeting scheduled at Amalemba Grounds.
News
Orengo missing as Oburu meets Siaya leaders ahead of Saturday’s ‘Linda Ground’ rally
While Linda Ground faction will be in Orengo home turf, the Linda Mwananchi faction will be holding its own rally in Kakamega County.
News
Cyrus Jirongo to be buried on December 30- Family
The ceremony will take place at his Lumakanda home, Lugari Constituency in Kakamega County.